There's plenty to explore in NYC’s most populous borough. From world-class nightlife to innovative cuisine, Brooklyn has an enviable reputation, but make no mistake—there's fun for all ages.

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NYC Local Legends: Angela Hunte in Flatbush

In this episode, Brooklyn native Angela Hunte takes us around Flatbush, highlighting the culture through food, music, carnival and more.

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What's Happening in Brooklyn

Curated in Downtown Brooklyn and Fort Greene

Find places for dance, film, theater, literature and classes in in the center of the borough.

Arts and Cultural Institutions in Downtown Brooklyn and Fort Greene

Find arts and cultural institutions in these adjacent Brooklyn neighborhoods.

Curated by NYC: Downtown Brooklyn and Fort Greene

Curated in Prospect Heights and Crown Heights

Move from Prospect Park to Brooklyn Botanic Garden to museums for a culture-filled tour of borough highlights.   

Brooklyn’s Cultural Corridor

Brooklyn Cultural Corridor

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A Guide to Hip-Hop Culture in Brooklyn, Past and Present

Hip-Hop Culture in Brooklyn

Trailblazing artists like the Notorious B.I.G. and Jay-Z came from the borough. Discover Brooklyn's enduring legacy, where rap legends and trendsetting fashion converge.

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The West Indian Day Parade Celebrates Culture and Community

For a century, this festive event has brought together NYC's extensive Caribbean community.

A Snapshot of the West Indian Day Parade in New York City

West Indian Day Parade Photo Essay

For a century, this festive event has brought together NYC’s extensive Caribbean community.

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The Mermaid Parade Makes a Splash for Coney Island 

Learn how the Mermaid Parade made a splash for Coney Island. 

Meet the Folks Behind the Coney Island Mermaid Parade

Beyond the Mermaid Parade

Hot mermaid summer is only the beginning. 

Meet the Real Mermaids of Coney Island 

Meet the people who keep the spirit of the Mermaid Parade alive year-around in Coney Island. 

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Inside Park Slope’s Life-Changing Lesbian Bar

A Night at Ginger’s

Photographer Jeanette Spicer visits one of the City’s few remaining lesbian bars to capture its significance to the community.

The World’s Largest Collection of Notorious B.I.G.–Inspired Art Is in Bedford-Stuyvesant

See Notorious B.I.G. Art at Bishop Gallery

Bishop Gallery

Biggie fans, check out Brooklyn’s Bishop Gallery.

The World’s Largest Collection of Notorious B.I.G.-Inspired Art Is in Bedford-Stuyvesant — 2023.07.12 — ARTICLE

A Perfect Day in Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Explore the top things to do in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. View the best places to eat, shop, explore and sleep in this vibrant neighborhood.

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A Perfect Day in Williamsburg

The best places to eat, shop, explore and sleep in this vibrant neighborhood.

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A Weekend Exploring Black-Owned Bedford-Stuyvesant

Build your itinerary through Bedford-Stuyvesant and support Black-owned businesses in Brooklyn. Plan for a weekend of Black excellence and culinary wonder.

Explore Black Owned Businesses in Bed Stuy | Black in NYC

Black-Owned Bed-Stuy Itinerary

Our itinerary of Black-owned businesses in this historic Brooklyn neighborhood.

Spend a Weekend Exploring Black-Owned Bed-Stuy

Make an itinerary out of visiting Black-owned venues and attractions in this historic Brooklyn neighborhood.

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Secrets of Prospect Park 

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Prospect Park Secrets  

Visit Brooklyn’s beloved green space with an eye toward its hidden features and lesser-known history.

Secrets of Prospect Park

Visit Brooklyn’s beloved green space with an eye toward its hidden features and lesser-known history. 

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Brooklyn’s Ties to the Underground Railroad

Learn more about Brooklyn's instrumental role in the Underground Railroad and celebrate one of the biggest African American historical sites in New York. 

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Brooklyn’s Underground Railroad Sites

Underground Railroad Locations in NYC

These locations in Brooklyn have historical significance in the movement of freedom for Black people.

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Get to Know These Caribbean Business Owners in Brooklyn

Caribbean Businesses in Brooklyn

See how these Caribbean business owners infuse their island influence into NYC culture.

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Must-Visit Restaurants in Prospect Heights 

Must-Visit Restaurants in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn

Top Prospect Heights Restaurants

Dine on everything from farm-to-table cuisine to no-frills takeout.

Must-Visit Restaurants in Prospect Heights

One-Day Dumbo Itinerary

Come spend a fun-filled day by the East River waterfront in Brooklyn.

Best Things to Do in Dumbo, Brooklyn, New York City

One Day in Dumbo

24 hours in one of the most-visited spots in Brooklyn.

NYC Itineraries: One Day in DUMBO

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Meet the Chef Behind Two of Williamsburg’s Best Mexican Restaurants

Chef Iván Garcia, owner of two of the best Mexican restaurants in Williamsburg and the subject of the film I Carry You With Me, shares his story.

Meet Chef Iván Garcia | From Mexico to Brooklyn 

Interview with Chef Iván Garcia

Meet the subject of the film 'I Carry You With Me.'

An NYC Chef from Mexico Inspired a Film About His Life

Iván Garcia, the owner of Zona Rosa and the subject of the film <em>I Carry You With Me</em>, shares his immigrant story.

Meet the Chef Behind Two of Williamsburg’s Best Mexican Restaurants - ARTICLE - 9.14.21

A Weekend Exploring Black-Owned Flatbush

Spend a long weekend immersed in the neighborhood’s Caribbean culture and exploring Black-owned restaurants, bars and cultural attractions in Flatbush.

Explore Black Owned Restaurants & More in Brooklyn | Black In NYC

Black-Owned Flatbush Itinerary

It’s no wonder the neighborhood is nicknamed Little Caribbean.

Spend a Weekend Exploring Black-Owned Flatbush

Make an itinerary out of visiting Black-owned venues and attractions in this culturally rich Brooklyn neighborhood.  

A Weekend Exploring Black-Owned Flatbush - 2021.01.29 - ARTICLE

Off the Court with the New York Liberty

WNBA players Betnijah Laney and DiDi Richards take their Brooklyn pride beyond Barclays Center and talk about life off the court. Read more at NYCgo.

Meet Betnijah Laney & The New York Liberty | Interview with NYC Tourism

Q&A with the New York Liberty 

WNBA players Betnijah Laney and DiDi Richards take their Brooklyn pride beyond Barclays Center. 

Off the Court with the New York Liberty 

Exploring Asian Culture in Brooklyn’s Sunset Park

Visit Sunset Park, Brooklyn, home to one of the largest East Asian communities in the borough. Explore the neighborhood with NYC Tourism's recommendations.

Visit Sunset Park, Brooklyn | Explore Asian Culture in Chinatown

Asian Culture in Sunset Park

Noodle shops, dim sum, Buddhist temples, cultural celebrations.

Sunset Park’s Asian Culture  

While many flock to Manhattan’s Chinatown searching for the best dumplings and dim sum, a true contender lies in Brooklyn. Home to one of the largest East Asian communities in the borough, Sunset Park is a lesser-known gem full of history and great food. Many Chinese families began settling in the area during a 1980s immigration boom, turning it into the vibrant, family-oriented community it is today. Eighth Avenue, in particular, is a lively destination. Once a quiet stretch of land, it has become a symphony of fresh fruit vendors, herbal tea shops, seafood markets and rice noodle carts. Start your trip on 41st Street and head south—you’ll catch a great view of the Verrazzano bridge—and come extra hungry.

Exploring Asian Culture in Brooklyn’s Sunset Park - 11.22 ITINERARY

Shop Brooklyn Small Businesses and Give Back

Shop these five BIPOC-owned stores in Brooklyn to help support local and global communities.

Support Small Businesses in Brooklyn and Give Back

5 Brooklyn Shops to Support 

Shop Brooklyn Small Businesses and Give Back – 2020.11.24 – ARTICLE

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Things to Do in Brooklyn

Coney Island Steamboat Company

The Coney Island Steamboat Company brings the sights, sounds, and history of the Brooklyn waterfront to life.

Coney Island Steamboat Company | Sheepshead Bay tour company | NYCtourism.com

Barclays Center

Home to the Brooklyn Nets, the arena features the Tidal theater, the Shops at Barclays Center, and more than 50 local food vendors.

Barclays Center | Brooklyn | Sports

Brooklyn’s premier indoor arena hosts some of the City’s biggest sporting events and concerts.

Brooklyn Museum

The Brooklyn Museum houses a huge permanent collection categorized by culture, as well as visiting exhibitions from a wide variety of geographic locations and time periods.

Brooklyn Museum | Museums & Galleries | New York City

The Brooklyn Museum houses a huge permanent collection—more than 1 million pieces in all.

Weeksville Heritage Center

Weeksville Heritage Center is one of few African-American historic sites on its original location since the 1840s.

Weeksville Heritage Center | Museums & Galleries

Weeksville Heritage Center 

The center preserves the history of the free African American communities of Weeksville, Brooklyn.

New York Transit Museum

Subway lovers and history buffs alike will cheer for the museum's rich train, bus, bridge and tunnel exhibits. Plan your visit.

New York Transit Museum, Brooklyn: Visitors' Guide

Subway lovers and history buffs alike will cheer for the museum's rich train, bus, bridge and tunnel exhibits.

Brooklyn Botanic Garden

The 52-acre garden is home to more than 12,000 kinds of plants from around the world.

Brooklyn Botanic Garden: Year-Round Indoor & Outdoor Exhibits

Explore over 52 acres of natural beauty at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Open year-round including indoor and outdoor exhibits.

Prospect Park Zoo

There are lots of animals to see at the Prospect Park Zoo in Brooklyn—the sea lions and red pandas are always among the favorites.

Prospect Park Zoo | Brooklyn | Attractions

The sea lions and red pandas are always among the favorites here.

Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts

Founded as a space for black artists to exhibit their work, this Brooklyn museum is devoted to using the visual arts to explore, discuss and debate the current state of the African Diaspora.

This Brooklyn museum is devoted to exploring the current state of the African Diaspora. 

Prospect Park

Designed by Central Park creators Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, Prospect Park is a massive playground in the center of Brooklyn.

Prospect Park | Brooklyn | Outdoors & Recreation

Prospect Park is a massive playground in the center of Brooklyn.

The Cyclone

Terrifying Brooklynites and visitors since 1927, the Cyclone has become synonymous with Coney Island and is the iconic roller coaster for New Yorkers.

The Cyclone | Brooklyn | Attractions

Terrifying Brooklynites and visitors since 1927, the wooden Cyclone roller coaster is nearly synonymous with Coney Island fun.


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Domino Park

This five-acre public park along the Williamsburg waterfront is named for the former Domino Sugar Refinery.

Domino Park | Williamsburg, Brooklyn

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Nitehawk Cinema Williamsburg

This combination cinema–supper club–bar is awfully fun, though, so you might consider loosening up for a night.

Eat at Nitehawk Cinema in Williamsburg

This combination cinema–supper club–bar is awfully fun. 

Nitehawk Cinema - Williamsburg

Kings Theatre

The historic Kings Theatre reopened its doors in 2015 as one of New York's premier performing arts venues for both large-scale popular entertainment and local arts groups.

Kings Theatre | Nightlife 

This historic theater re-opened in 2015 as a beautifully restored venue for live music.

This historic theater reopened in 2015 as a beautifully restored venue for live music.

The Center for Fiction

An indie bookstore, lending library, event space and literary nightspot, the Center is part of Downtown Brooklyn’s artistic renaissance.

Center for Fiction

This bookstore, cafe and event space is part of Downtown Brooklyn’s artistic renaissance.

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Brooklyn's Neighborhoods

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From nightlife to culinary delights, Brooklyn has it all. Enjoy activities for all ages and explore countless neighborhoods, each rich in culture.

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 Between its world-class nightlife and boundary-pushing cuisine, Brooklyn has earned an enviable reputation, but make no mistake—there's fun to be had for all ages.

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